Analysis:
ESPN Detroit Lions 2025 NFL draft picks: Selection analysis (Round 7, No. 230 overall (from Denver): Dan Jackson, S, Georgia - My take: With All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph agreeing to a long-term extension earlier in the week, Jackson was drafted as depth in the secondary but will have a shot to compete on special teams right away. He could be a potential sleeper in this year's class after earning third-team All-SEC Honors in his first season as a full-time starter in 2024, when he finished third on the team in total tackles (64) while earning a reputation as one of the Bulldogs' most reliable defenders.): https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/44566938/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-picks-2025-selection-analysis-depth-chart
ESPN Tracker (Pre-Draft Analysis - Jackson is a former walk-on who played well in his first season as a starter in 2024 and had a good week at the Senior Bowl. He wasn't invited to the combine, but he ran well at his pro day and shows the speed on tape. He can play tight and miss some tackles, but he closes well as a run defender and plays the ball well in coverage. He should push for immediate playing time on special teams. -- Steve Muench): https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft/rounds
NFL.com (Pick Analysis - Round 7 • Pick 14 (230). A regular contributor for the Dawgs the past four seasons, Jackson has been praised as a leader and tone-setter with his urgency and quick reactions to the ball. -- Eric Edholm): https://www.nfl.com/draft/tracker/picks/237/7/2025
Rotoworld (Lions selected Georgia S Dan Jackson with the No. 230 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Jackson, a sixth-year senior, showed off impressive speed during Georgia’s pro day, impressing a handful of NFL teams, including the Lions. Jackson, according to NFL.com’s analysis, has a “strong desire to get downhill and set the tone as a striker. Despite his aggression, he’s more effective in coverage than he is as a run defender. He’s responsive to route combinations and is detail-oriented in his coverage but has athletic limitations that appear to limit on-ball production. He lacks the hand usage to keep himself clean as a run defender, which will need to change if he wants to make a team as a backup safety and core special-teams option.”): https://www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/football/player-news?playerNewsId=00000196-7423-d076-abfe-7d3b6dc30000
Grades:
PFN (Round 7, Pick 230 Dan Jackson, S | Georgia - Grade: A): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-draft-grades-2025-day-two/
2025 NFL Draft: Snap grades for all 32 teams on Day 2 (Day 3 grade: A-. Frazier adds competition behind Ratledge and Graham Glasgow on the interior offensive line, probably becoming a starter in 2026. The Lions finally landed a fiery, competitive pass rusher (Round 6's Hassanein) and an athletic, hard-hitting safety (Jackson). Lovett can help TeSlaa add depth to a thin receiving corps.): https://www.nfl.com/news/2025-nfl-draft-final-snap-grades-for-all-32-teams
SI Booher Detroit Lions 2025 NFL Draft Grades (Round 7, pick 230: Dan Jackson, S, Georgia
Grade: B. Jackson offers safety depth, but has just one year of starting experience during his time at Georgia. He began his career as a walk-on and was a part of two national championship teams, but wound up carving out a big role for the Bulldogs defense. With Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch being one of the best young safety duos in the league, there's little need for Jackson to be an instant contributor. Yet, he has all the necessary traits to be an impactful player on special teams right away. As a result, this pick has plenty of value, and if he's able to develop into a reliable contributor in spot duty defensively this could wind up being a really nice late-round find.): https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/detroit-lions-2025-nfl-draft-class-grades
Grading Lions’ selection of Dan Jackson (Grade: C+): https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2025/4/26/24418254/grading-detroit-lions-selection-dan-jackson-2025-nfl-draft-georgia-bulldogs-safety
CBS (230. Lions: Dan Jackson, S, Georgia - Grade: C. Jackson is a physical safety that flies around the field, but there is a tendency to take bad paths to the football and needs to do a better job coming to balance in space. It is easy to envision him beginning his career as a gunner on special teams.): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2025-nfl-draft-grades-for-round-7-dolphins-earn-b-for-selection-of-quinn-ewers/
Walter football (Detroit Lions: Dan Jackson, S, Georgia – C Grade. Dan Jackson is another prospect who wasn’t on the radar as a draftable player, so we’re reached that time of the draft. The Lions are just getting this player for special teams.): https://walterfootball.com/nfldraftgrades7.php
PFF (Pick Grade:Average. The Lions add safety depth and a special teams contributor. Jackson allowed only a 56.3 passer rating into his coverage in 2024. He is one of the better special teams players in the class, finishing this past season with an 88.7 special teams grade.): https://www.pff.com/draft/tracker
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